TheBeastie Boys, Laura Nyro and [lastfm link_type=”artist_info”]Donna Summer[/lastfm] are each on the ballot for the third time.

Donovan, Red Hot Chili Peppers and War are each making their second appearance on the ballot.

The Cure, Eric B. and Rakim, Guns n’ Roses, [lastfm link_type=”artist_info”]Heart[/lastfm], Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Freddie King, Rufus with Chaka Khan, The Small Faces/The Faces and [lastfm link_type=”artist_info”]The Spinners[/lastfm] are all nominated for the first time.